Behavioural Biology

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Behavioural Biology
Leerdoelen	At the end of the course, the student is able to: 1) formulate functional and mechanistic questions with regard to behaviour. 2) explain how the existence of trade-offs can explain behavioural variation - also in a new context. 3) give examples of the use of information from other disciplines to answer mechanistic questions regarding behaviour. 4) has acquired specific knowledge with regard to selected behavioural biological subjects. 5) present a critical attitude towards research results including professional literature.
Omschrijving	The aim of the course is to provide a theoretical and conceptual basis for a good understanding of the most important questions and methods in behavioural biology. Attention is paid to mechanisms (how?) as well as function and evolution (why?) of behaviour, and to the integration of both perspectives. Topics include: the evolution of behaviour, sexual selection, development of behaviour, foraging behaviour, communication and cognition.
Uren per week
Onderwijsvorm	Hoorcollege (LC), Practisch werk (PRC), Werkcollege (T) (LC-20hrs, T-1hr, P-8hrs, self-study 111 hrs)
Toetsvorm	Meerkeuze toets (MC), Schriftelijk tentamen (WE), Tussentoets (IT) (Written exams with open questions and MC questions; together the 2 exams must yield a grade above 5.5.)
Vaksoort	bachelor
Coördinator	prof. dr. M.E. Maan
Docent(en)	prof. dr. A.G.G. Groothuis , Guest lecturer ,prof. dr. C.K. Hemelrijk ,prof. dr. M.E. Maan ,dr. B.J. Riedstra
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Animal Behavior; Concepts, methods and applications 2nd 2017 Nordell & Valone Students receive printed information about the practicals.
Entreevoorwaarden	PLEASE NOTE This course unit is only accessible to students enrolled in the Bachelor's programmes Biology or old curriculum Life Science & Technology. Students following other degree programmes cannot follow this course unit and will be unenrolled in Progress.
Opmerkingen	Practicals are mandatory; students who participated in an earlier edition of the course are exempted from the practical, if they previously obtained a sufficient grade for this course element (part of the written exam). Guest lecturers: Barbara Helm, Mick Elliot, Bregje Wertheim
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type BSc Biology: major Behaviour and Neurosciences 2 semester I b verplicht BSc Biology: major Ecology and Evolution 2 semester I b keuzegroep BSc Biology: major Integrative Biology 2 semester I b keuzegroep